resounding

re·sound·ing

adj \-ˈzau̇n-diŋ also -ˈsau̇n-\

Definition of RESOUNDING

1

: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating

2

a : impressively sonorous b : emphatic, unequivocal <a resounding success>

— re·sound·ing·ly adverb

Examples of RESOUNDING

1. The class answered with a resounding no.
2. <the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City>

First Known Use of RESOUNDING

15th century

Related to RESOUNDING

Synonyms: clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, rackety, noisy, uproarious

Antonyms: hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly

Related Words: resonant, sonorous; buzzing, humming, murmuring; blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy; tumultuous, woolly (also wooly); obstreperous, vociferous

Near Antonyms: calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

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Rhymes with RESOUNDING

astounding, high-sounding, rockhounding, typefounding